如果您喜欢阅读(love to read)，就很难争论亚马逊 Kindle(Amazon Kindle)的用处。它是市场上领先的电子阅读器。虽然Fire Tablet应用程序在紧要关头可以很好地工作，但它无法与Kindle Paperwhite提供的屏幕清晰度相提并论。
问题在于对Kindle进行故障排除。Kindle有许多不同的型号——这些设备是第 10 代。如果您的设备遇到问题，请务必了解您使用的是第 4 代Kindle Touch还是第 7 代Kindle 7。
Kindle 的命名方案也无济于事。例如，第 3 代Paperwhite实际上是第 7 代整体设备的一部分。
有几种简单的方法可以确定您拥有的是哪种Kindle：通过设备的序列号、通过您的亚马逊(Amazon)帐户，或通过设备或包装上印刷的实际型号。
如何查找 Kindle 的序列号(Number)
每个Kindle 电子阅读器(Kindle e-reader)都有一个唯一的序列号。完整号码对您的设备来说是唯一的，但该号码的前几位数字在同一型号的所有Kindle中都是相似的。(Kindles)这意味着您可以使用序列号来确定您拥有的Kindle型号。(Kindle)
好消息是找到您的序列号非常简单。
- 点击Kindle(Kindle)主屏幕右上角的三个点。
- 选择设置(Settings)。
- 在设置菜单中，选择设备(Device) 选项(Options)。
- 选择设备(Device) 信息(Info)。
您将看到 Kindle 的序列号和型号、Wi-Fi MAC地址以及更多信息。
获得序列号后，您需要将号码的前几位数字与数字列表进行比较。您可以在Wiki.mobileread.com(Wiki.mobileread.com)找到完整的分类，但最好使用搜索功能来比较您的号码。他们有很多。
以下是一些最新Kindle型号的序列号前缀示例：
- G0W0： Kindle Fire 7 8GB（第 7 代）
- G001PX： Kindle Paperwhite 5 (2021)
- G000WM： Kindle Oasis 3 (2019) WiFi (32GB)
每个型号和变体都有自己的序列号，这是确定您拥有 哪种Kindle的最简单、最准确的方法。(Kindle)
检查Kindle(Your Kindle)或包装盒(Box)的背面(Back)
在大多数Kindle设备上，您可以在设备背面找到型号。当然，也有例外——有些Kindle的背面没有印制型号。
通常，您会在亚马逊(Amazon)徽标下方找到它。在这张照片中，不容易看到，但设备底部的符号下方有文字。您可以在此处找到型号。作为参考，这是Kindle Voyage。
如果您的设备上没有打印任何内容，请选中它所在的框。
检查您的亚马逊账户
您还可以通过您的亚马逊(Amazon)帐户 找到有关您的Kindle的详细信息。(Kindle)
- 登录亚马逊(Amazon)网站后，选择屏幕顶部的账户和列表。(Account & Lists)
- 选择管理内容和设备(Manage content and devices)。
- 选择设备(Devices)。
- 选择Kindle。
- 从列表中选择您的 Kindle。
在下一个屏幕上，您将看到您的Kindle 电子邮件地址(Kindle email address)、其类型、Kindle序列号等。您甚至可以看到软件安全和固件更新可以持续多长时间。
如果您不想经历所有这些麻烦，您可以从亚马逊(Amazon)移动应用程序中做同样的事情。
Kindle 替代品(Kindle Alternatives)
如果您没有Kindle（或您不再使用的 Kindle），您可以下载适用于Android或 iPhone的Kindle移动应用程序。如果您想要更像书本的体验，下载该应用程序的 iPad 版本也是一个不错的选择。
真正的Kindle是一个更好的选择的原因是它的电池寿命长。在您的手机或平板电脑死机后，您仍可以在Kindle上继续阅读。电子墨水还使它看起来更像一本书，并且即使在几乎没有光线的情况下也更容易在眼睛上使用——非常适合深夜狂欢阅读。
您还可以试用一个桌面应用程序。(desktop app)
如果您需要了解您拥有的Kindle类型，只需查找序列号或型号即可。这是最简单的选择，尽管快速检查您的亚马逊(Amazon)帐户也可以完成工作。
How to Find Out Which Kindle Model You Have
If yoυ love to read, it’s hard to argue about the usefulness of an Amazon Kindle. It’s the leading e-reader on the market. While the Fire Tablet app works great in a pinch, it just doesn’t compare to the screen clarity provided by the Kindle Paperwhite.
The problem lies in troubleshooting the Kindle. There are many different Kindle models—the devices are in the 10th generation. If you run into trouble with your device, it’s important to know whether you have a 4th generation Kindle Touch or a 7th generation Kindle 7.
Kindle’s naming scheme doesn’t help, either. A 3rd generation Paperwhite is actually part of the 7th generation of overall devices, for example.
There are several easy ways to figure out what kind of Kindle you have: by the device’s serial number, through your Amazon account, or by the actual model number printed on the device or packaging.
How to Find Your Kindle’s Serial Number
Every Kindle e-reader has a unique serial number. The full number is unique to your device, but the first few digits of the number are similar across all Kindles of that same model generation. This means you can use the serial number to figure out what model Kindle you have.
The good news is that finding your serial number is incredibly simple.
- Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the Kindle home screen.
- Select Settings.
- Within the settings menu, select Device Options.
- Select Device Info.
You will see your Kindle’s serial and model number, the Wi-Fi MAC address, and more information.
Once you have the serial number, you need to compare the first few digits of your number against a list of numbers. You can find a full breakdown at Wiki.mobileread.com, but it’s a good idea to use the search function to compare your number. There are a lot of them.
Here are a few examples of serial number prefixes for some recent Kindle models:
- G0W0: Kindle Fire 7 8GB (7th. Generation)
- G001PX: Kindle Paperwhite 5 (2021)
- G000WM: Kindle Oasis 3 (2019) WiFi (32GB)
With every model and variant possessing its own serial number, this is the easiest and most accurate way to determine what kind of Kindle you have.
Check the Back of Your Kindle or the Box
On most Kindle devices, you can find the model number on the back of the device. There are exceptions to this, of course—some Kindles have no model number printed on the back.
Typically you will find this below the Amazon logo. In this photo, it isn’t easy to see, but the symbols at the bottom of the device have text underneath. This is where you would find the model number. For reference, this is a Kindle Voyage.
If your device doesn’t have anything printed on it, check the box it came in.
Check Your Amazon Account
You can also find detailed information about your Kindle through your Amazon account.
- After logging in to the Amazon website, select Account & Lists at the top of the screen.
- Select Manage content and devices.
- Select Devices.
- Select Kindle.
- Select your Kindle from the list.
On the next screen, you’ll see your Kindle email address, its type, Kindle serial number, and more. You can even see how long you can expect software security and firmware updates to continue.
If you don’t want to go through all this trouble, you can do the same thing from the Amazon mobile app.
Kindle Alternatives
If you don’t have a Kindle (or the one you had no longer works), you can download the Kindle mobile app for Android or iPhone. If you want a more book-like experience, downloading the iPad version of the app is also a great alternative.
The reason an actual Kindle is a superior option is thanks to its long battery life. You can keep reading on a Kindle long after your phone or tablet has died. The e-ink also makes it look more like a book and is easier on the eyes, even in next to no light—perfect for late-night binge reading.
There’s also a desktop app you can try out.
If you need to find out what kind of Kindle you have, just look for the serial or model number. It’s the easiest option, although a quick check of your Amazon account can also get the job done.
